Big School of Drawing Manga, Comics & Fantasy

It's the first time I see a volume that puts together three genres like comics, manga and fantasy. It's interesting to confront them and discover differences and similarities.
After the basic tools and techniques part each of them is treated in different sections; a brief introduction and a bunch of step-by-step tutorials for different characters, from the stylized body costruction to the finished artwork, usually in color.
While comics privileges dynamism, manga adds facial expression and body language. The fantasy section contains sci-fi characters, greek and scandinavian mythological creatures, monsters, medieval figures.

This how to is super easy to follow. It is thorough and clear. I followed some on my own and had fun, but I let one of my students try it out and saw great improvement in his art. I have high hopes for this book when I can get the physical copy and show my whole class.

A super fun book for expanding your style and trying out new techniques. Theres step by step tutorials but also an encouragement to apply this to your own work and inspiration

If you want drawing references in a variety of styles, this book is for you!
It offers step-by-step strategies to draw different characters and creatures from manga, sci-fi and fantasy, as well as some tips on shading, using Photoshop, etc.
Highly recommended particularly for people interested in adding some flair to their worldbuilding or roleplaying projects -- I can imagine my GM friends having a blast with it!

Another gem that I found in the Netgalley Read Now section! Are the tutorials a little advanced and going over my head as a newbie to drawing? Yes! Do I still love that this book exists and that I have it? Also yes! I love reading comics and manga and I've always been interested in how they're drawn. When my drawing skills have advanced a little more I'll definitely be coming back to this book!